suede

or suède

[ sweyd ]

noun

1. kid or other leather finished with a soft, napped surface, on the flesh side or on the outer side after removal of a thin outer layer.
2. Also called suede cloth. a fabric with a napped surface suggesting this.

verb (used with object)

, sued·ed, sued·ing.

1. to treat so as to raise a nap on (leather, cloth, etc.).

verb (used without object)

, sued·ed, sued·ing.

1. to raise a nap on leather, cloth, etc.

suede

/ sweɪd /

noun

1. 1. a leather finished with a fine velvet-like nap, usually on the flesh side of the skin or hide, produced by abrasive action
   2. ( as modifier )

      a suede coat

Word History and Origins

Origin of suede¹

1855–60; < French ( gants de ) Suède (gloves from) Sweden

Word History and Origins

Origin of suede¹

C19: from French gants de Suède, literally: gloves from Sweden

Example Sentences

The Downtown pair is dressed in pink suede while the Uptown pair is clad in polished black leather.

From Los Angeles Times

Newly introduced in suede for fall, the Prada Buckle handbag is timeless, guaranteed to look better with age, and quite possibly the last bag you’ll ever need to buy.

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I clicked my heels together — I happened to be wearing red suede sneakers — and mumbled to myself: “There’s no place like a posh, membership-only holistic health club.”

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Its suede links add a funky texture to any fit.

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The shoes feature an all-over sandy suede, with gold and jade accents on the shank plate and outsole.

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